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Thursday, April 9, 2015

Review: A Gentleman in the Street

A Gentleman in the Street

Blurb:

Shameless. That’s what she was.

Billionaire
businesswoman Akira Mori can get anything and anyone her
heart desires. Anyone, that is, except for a certain aloof author who has been
dominating her dreams for over a decade. Accustomed to Jacob Campbell’s stern
disapproval, Akira has turned provocation into an art, using every trick in her
arsenal to keep the man from guessing the depth of her filthy fantasies.

Shameless. That’s what she made him.

Since
the moment the sexy, sultry socialite sidled up to him years ago, there hasn’t
been a time when Jacob didn’t crave Akira. But as guardian to his younger
siblings, responsibility has controlled his life. Confining his darkest desires
to secret, stolen moments maintains his carefully disciplined world…but a cold
bed is the price he pays.

A
single touch is all it takes for their simmering need to explode. As secrets
and fears are stripped away one by one, shame becomes a thing of the past. They
find themselves becoming addicted to each other, in bed and out—a frightening
prospect for a man just learning to live…and a woman who thinks she doesn’t
know how to love.

Themes:erotica,
ménage, bondage

Rating: 4.5 stars

Heat Rating:

Review:A Gentleman in the Street indeed… that was one
of the hottest stories I have read in a long, long time. Not entirely surprising though, to be honest, as Alisha Rai is one of the hottest erotic writers I’ve had the pleasure to
read. Whether she’s writing about sexy twin brothers capturing the heart of one
reluctant woman or two individuals that have hidden their desire for one
another for years, Rai manages to keep the heart of the love story, while still
thrilling and exciting the readers with passion, excitement, and
naughtiness. I was thrilled to have the chance
to read Akira and Jacob’s story and am looking forward to possible reading more
about this family as Jacob also has two sexy younger brothers. Any fans of the genre will find their tastes
catered to with all the sensuality, a ménage or two and even some light
bondage, but the core of the story remains with Akira and Jacob giving in to
their desires and finding a way to find love through all the sexual escapades.

Jacob
and Akira were both unique characters, each of them resisting their desires for
one another for over a decade for very different reasons, but when the
vulnerability of a death in the family leave Akira open, Jacob succumbs in a
big way. I love the way Jacob always puts those he loves above himself, even Akira, and always finds a way to get what he
wants as well. It was interesting to see
him come out of his shell and embrace the sexuality he has been suppressing as
he played daddy to his siblings. And of course seeing him fully accept Akira and
her unconventional lifestyle, showed them both that he was the perfect match
for her passions. Akira was an enigma,
wrapped up in a mystery, hidden behind a conundrum but I loved her nonetheless.
She has had to erect so many barriers against the world and those that sought
to tear her down that she just can’t pull them down to let Jacob in, but his
determination to get under, over, or around them anyway he can finally sinks in
and she finds a way to overcome her insecurities so she can have the man that
has held her heart for years.

In
the end, I LOVED this story and will probably reread it on dark nights when I
need a little lift, replacing a pervious Rai novel as my go to (maybe :)). Rai’s characters are always beautifully
flawed and, when they come together, find ways to complement each other perfectly
and battle those vulnerabilities together. Akira is a woman that has always had
to hide behind a façade to keep others from bringing her down or dragging her
down to their level. But Jacob has begun
to see through that façade and see the sweet and caring woman that has been
hurt so many times, and she really has no defense against a determined and
loving Jacob. Jacob was one of those nice
guys that has a hidden core of naughtiness and alpha
strength; they soothe you into complacency then…BAM… they drag you into an
irresistible heated passion and leave you ruined for any other man. I have never read a Rai story I didn’t love
and Gentleman in the Street is no exception, rising quickly to a favorite
erotic romance that I will read repeatedly.
Another work of art Alisha… where could you possibly be taking us next?

*eARC provided by publisher (via
netgalley) for the purpose of an honest and unbiased review. No
compensation was provided.